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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell June 12, 2026

Disorder in Belfast, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the Ebola outbreak, and the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell June 5, 2026

Attacks on police in Southampton, Russian strikes in Kyiv, the Ebola outbreak and PSG win the Champions League – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distress…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 29, 2026

Russian strikes in Kyiv, the Ebola outbreak, Eid al-Adha in Gaza and Sinner at the French Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 22, 2026

The Ebola outbreak, Israeli strikes in Gaza, Putin in Beijing and Arsenal win the Premier League – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 15, 2026

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump in Beijing and a mural of Lamine Yamal – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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Zineb Sedira review: A chic ode to revolutionary cinema, brainy boozers – and exceptional berets
ByBen Eastham May 13, 2026

Tate Britain, LondonThe Franco-Algerian artist’s exploration of radical film-making in the 1960s and 70s is so seductive it makes you wish the crowd was livelier and the wine was flowing‘WHEN WORDS FALL SILENT, CINEMA SPEAKS …” announces a giant sign. …

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell May 8, 2026

Femen and Pussy Riot protest in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, the hantavirus outbreak and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in protest over inclusion of Israel
ByLanre Bakare in Venice May 8, 2026

About a dozen pavilions affected, while some artists backed strike by adding Palestine references to their workA strike called in protest over the inclusion of Israel at the 2026 Venice Biennale meant several pavilions closed on the last day of the pre…

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell April 24, 2026

Crisis in the Middle East, Russian strikes in Dnipro, blackouts in Karachi and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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Venice Biennale jury ‘will not award artists from countries facing war crimes charges’
ByAngela Giuffrida in Rome April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Statement, apparently aimed at Russia and Israel, makes clear it is committed to the defence of human rightsThe jury of the Venice Biennale has said it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against h…

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